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{{Short description|District of Kerala state, | {{pp|small=yes}} | ||
{{Short description|District of Kerala state, India}} | |||
{{About|the district in Kerala|other uses|Kozhikode (disambiguation)}} | {{About|the district in Kerala|other uses|Kozhikode (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2020}} | {{Use Indian English|date=February 2020}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Kozhikode district | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[List of districts of Kerala|District]] | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| | | mapframe = yes | ||
| | | mapframe-point = none | ||
| | | map_caption = '''Location in [[Kerala]]''' | ||
| | | pushpin_map = | ||
| | | pushpin_map_caption = | ||
| | | coordinates = {{coord|11.25|N|75.77|E|region:IN-KL_type:adm3rd|display=inline,title}} | ||
| | | image_skyline = {{Photomontage | ||
| | | photo2a = View point of Thamarassery Churam.jpg | ||
| photo2b = | |||
| photo3a = Calicut mini bypass.jpg | |||
| photo3b = HiLITE City - Mixed Use Development Project in Calicut.jpg | |||
| photo4a = IIM Kozhikode Aerial View s.jpg | |||
| photo4b = Chaliyam Harbour, Calicut.jpg | |||
| photo5a = NITC AB.jpg | |||
| spacing = 1 | |||
| color_border = black | |||
| color = white | |||
| size = 225 | |||
| foot_montage = '''Clockwise from top:'''<br/>, [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] bus stand complex, [[Hilite Mall Calicut|Hilite Mall]],<br/> [[Chaliyam]] harbour, Administrative block of [[National Institute of Technology Calicut|NIT Calicut]], [[IIM Kozhikode]], Calicut Mini Bypass, and [[Thamarassery Churam]]. | |||
}} | }} | ||
| | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| | | subdivision_type1 = State | ||
| | | subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]] | ||
| | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| | | established_date = | ||
| | | seat_type = Headquarters | ||
| | | seat = [[Kozhikode]] | ||
| | | parts_type = Subdivisions | ||
| | | parts_style = para | ||
| | | p1 = {{Collapsible list | ||
| | | title = Revenue Divisions: 2 | ||
| | | 1 = [[Kozhikode]] | ||
| 2 = [[Vatakara]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
| | {{Collapsible list | ||
| | | title = Taluks: 4 | ||
| 1 = [[Kozhikkode]] | |||
| 2 = [[Vatakara]] | |||
| 3 = [[Koyilandy]] | |||
| 4 = [[Thamarassery]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kozhikode''' | | leader_title1 = Collector | ||
| leader_name1 = Snehil Kumar Singh<ref>{{cite web |title=Who's Who|url=https://kozhikode.nic.in/about-district/whos-who/|website=District Kozhikode |access-date=5 June 2023}}</ref> | |||
| leader_title2 = District Panchayat President | |||
| leader_name2 = Sheeja Sasi [[CPI (M)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kozhikodejillapanchayath.in/index.html|title=District Panchayath Kozhikode|website=kozhikodejillapanchayath.in|access-date=15 February 2020|archive-date=19 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219021157/http://kozhikodejillapanchayath.in/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| leader_title3 = Members of Parliament | |||
| leader_name3 = * [[M. K. Raghavan]] | |||
* [[Shafi Parambil]] | |||
* [[Priyanka Gandhi]] | |||
| unit_pref = Metric | |||
| area_total_km2 = 2,344 | |||
| area_rank = [[List of districts of Kerala|9th]] | |||
| elevation_footnotes = | |||
| elevation_max_m = 2339 | |||
| elevation_max_point = <!-- for denoting the measurement point --> [[Vavul Mala]] | |||
| population_total = 3,249,761 | |||
| population_as_of = 2018 | |||
| population_footnotes = <ref name="kkddemo_2018">{{Cite book|title=Annual Vital Statistics Report – 2018|publisher=Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala|year=2020|location=Thiruvananthapuram|pages=55|url=http://www.ecostat.kerala.gov.in/images/pdf/publications/Vital_Statistics/data/vital_statistics_2018.pdf|access-date=29 October 2020|archive-date=2 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102023933/http://www.ecostat.kerala.gov.in/images/pdf/publications/Vital_Statistics/data/vital_statistics_2018.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| population_density_km2 = 1386 | |||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | |||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | |||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | |||
| postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | |||
| postal_code = 673--- | |||
| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-KL]] | |||
| registration_plate = '''KL-11''' [[Kozhikode|Calicut City]],<br /> '''KL-18''' [[Vatakara]],<br /> '''KL-56''' [[Koyilandy]],<br /> '''KL-57''' [[Koduvally]],<br /> '''KL-76''' [[Nanmanda]],<br /> '''KL-77''' [[Perambra]],<br /> '''KL-85''' [[Ramanattukara]] ([[Feroke]]) | |||
| unemployment_rate = | |||
| website = {{URL|kozhikode.nic.in}} | |||
| blank_info_sec1 = {{nowrap|{{increase}} 0.781<ref name="unhdi-gdl">{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.undp.org/content/india/en/home/library/hdr/human-development-reports/State_Human_Development_Reports/Kerala.html|title=Kerala | UNDP in India|website=UNDP}}</ref> ({{color|Green| High}})}} | |||
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Human Development Index|HDI]] {{nobold|(2005)}} | |||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], English | |||
| official_name = | |||
| blank_info_sec2 = {{unbulleted list| | |||
[[Hopea erosa|Theyyakam]]| | |||
[[Melastoma malabathricum|Athirani]]| | |||
[[Manis crassicaudata|Indian Pangolin]]| | |||
[[Ceyx erithaca|Meniponman]]| | |||
[[Pachliopta pandiyana|Malabar rose]]| | |||
[[Cycas circinalis|Eenthu]]| | |||
[[Lutrogale perspicillata|Otter]]| | |||
[[Pangio bhujia|Pathala Poontharakan]] | |||
}} | |||
| blank_name_sec2 = {{unbulleted list| | |||
Official Tree<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kozhikode-gets-official-flower-bird-animal-and-tree/article69614425.ece|title=Kozhikode gets official flower, bird, animal and tree|access-date=25 May 2025}}</ref>| | |||
Official Flower| | |||
Official Animal| | |||
Official Bird| | |||
Official Butterfly| | |||
Official Heritage Tree| | |||
Official Aquatic Animal| | |||
Official Fish | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Kozhikode district''' ({{IPA|ml|koːɻikːoːɖɨ̆|pron|Kozhikode_mal.ogg}}), is one of the [[List of districts of Kerala|14 districts]] in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Kerala]], along its southwestern [[Malabar Coast]]. The city of [[Kozhikode]], also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters.<ref name="up">{{cite news |last=Govind |first=Biju |date=18 April 2018 |title=Kozhikode emerges fastest growing urban district |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/kozhikode-emerges-fastest-growing-urban-district/article23581284.ece/ |work=The Hindu |location=Kozhikode |access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref> | |||
The [[Kozhikode Municipal Corporation]] has a corporation limit population of 609,224<ref name="Census2011cities"/> and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making [[Kozhikode metropolitan area]] the [[Demographics of Kerala|second-largest in Kerala]] and the [[List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India|19th largest]] in India.<ref name="ma">{{cite web|title=Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 million and above|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/india2/Million_Plus_UAs_Cities_2011.pdf|publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111215163132/http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/india2/Million_Plus_UAs_Cities_2011.pdf|archive-date=15 December 2011}}</ref> Kozhikode is classified as a Tier 2 city by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/tier-1-and-2-cities.html|title=Tier I and Tier II Cities of India, Classification of Indian Cities|website=Mapsofindia.com|access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref> [[National Institute of Technology Calicut|NIT Calicut]], [[National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology|NIEIT]] and [[IIM Kozhikode]] are institutions of national importance located in the district. | |||
[[Kozhikode]] is the largest city in the erstwhile [[Malabar District]] and acted as its headquarters during [[British Raj]].<ref name="feudal states in early 18th century Kerala"/> In antiquity and the medieval period, Kozhikode was dubbed the ''City of Spices'' for its role as the major trading point for [[spice trade|Indian spices]].<ref name="purdue1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/history/lecture26/lec26.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716191222/http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/history/lecture26/lec26.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2009|title=Lectures 26–27|date=16 July 2009|access-date=22 June 2019}}</ref> It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the [[Samoothiri]]s (Zamorins), which was also the largest kingdom in [[Kerala]] prior to the expansion of [[Travancore]] in the mid-18th century CE.<ref name="feudal states in early 18th century Kerala">{{cite book|last1=Sreedhara Menon|first1=A.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FAlXPgAACAAJ&q=%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%B3+%E0%B4%9A%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%82|title=''Kerala Charitram''|date=January 2007|publisher=DC Books|isbn=9788126415885|edition=2007|location=Kottayam|access-date=22 June 2022|language=ml}}</ref> The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to medieval [[South India]]n coast for the Chinese, the [[Arab]]s, the Portuguese, the [[Dutch East India Company|Dutch]] and finally the [[East India Company|British]].<ref name="feudal states in early 18th century Kerala"/> | |||
Kozhikode district is bordered by the districts of [[Kannur]] and [[Mahé district|Mahé]] ([[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]]) to the north, [[Wayanad]] to the east, and [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]] to the south. The [[Arabian Sea]] lies to the west and [[Western Ghats|the Western Ghats]] mountain range stretches towards the east. [[Vavul Mala]], a 2,339 m high peak situated on the trijunction of Kozhikode, [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]], and [[Wayanad district|Wayanad]] districts, is the highest point of elevation in the district. It lies between latitudes 11° 08'N and 11° 50'N and longitudes 75° 30'E and 76° 8'E. The [[Thamarassery Churam]] connects the city of [[Kozhikode]] with the [[Wayanad district|plateau of Wayanad]].<ref name="feudal states in early 18th century Kerala"/> | |||
The district is divided into four [[taluka|taluk]]s: Kozhikode, [[Vatakara]], [[Koyilandy]] and [[Thamarassery]]. By the 2011 census there are 12 block panchayats: Balusseri, Chelannur, Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kunnamangalam, Kunnummal, Melady, Panthalayani, Perambra, Thodannur, Thuneri and Vatakara.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Block Panchayats of Kozhikode, Kerala|publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=561&parenttype=D&ptype=B|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113204450/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=561&parenttype=D&ptype=B|archive-date=13 November 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=22 April 2013}}</ref> The [[Multidimensional Poverty Index]] report prepared by [[NITI Aayog]] based on the National Family Health Survey 2015–16 declared Kozhikode as the third-least poor [[List of districts of India|district in India]], only after to [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]] and [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], with a negligible multidimensional poverty rate of 0.26%.<ref name="mpi">{{cite news |last=News Bureau |first=ABP |date=27 November 2021 |title=Kottayam Only District With Zero Poverty: NITI Aayog's Poverty Index Report |url=https://news.abplive.com/states/kottayam-only-district-with-zero-poverty-niti-aayog-s-poverty-index-report-1496078/amp |work=ABP News |location=Chennai |access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref> | |||
Kozhikode | ==Etymology== | ||
The exact origin of the name Kozhikode is uncertain. According to many sources, the name Kozhikode is derived from ''Koyil-kota'' (fort), meaning ''fortified palace''.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Kerala District Gazetteers: Kozhikode – Gazetteer of India, ''Volume 5 of Kerala District Gazetteers, Kerala (India)'' | |||
|first= A. Sreedhara |last= Menon| publisher= Superintendent of Govt. Presses| year= 1965|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BsO1AAAAIAAJ}}</ref> ''Koil'' or ''Koyil'' or ''Kovil'' is the [[Malayalam]]/[[Tamil language|Tamil]] term for a [[Hindu temple]], referring to the [[Tali Shiva Temple]].<ref name="a-s-menon-1">{{cite book |last1=Menon |first1=A. Sreedhara |title=Kerala History and Its Makers |date=2011 |publisher=DC Books |isbn=9788126437825 |pages=252}}</ref> Both the terms ''kōyil'' and ''kōvil'' are used interchangeably. The name also got corrupted into ''Kolikod'', or its Arab version ''Qāliqūṭ'' and later its anglicised version Calicut.<ref name="Krishna-iyer">{{Cite book|title=The Zamorins of Calicut: From the Earliest Times Down to A.D. 1806 | |||
|first=K. V. Krishna| last=Ayyar|publisher=Publication Division, University of Calicut; University of Michigan| year=1938|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BsO1AAAAIAAJ}}</ref> | |||
The [[Arab people|Arab]] merchants called it ''Qāliqūṭ'' ([[International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]]: qˠaːliqˠːuːtˤ).<ref name=Battuta1>{{Cite book |title=A History of India |author=Hermann Kulke, Dietmar Rothermund |chapter=18. Ibn Battuta: International Trade at the Malabar Coast |publisher=Routledge |isbn=9780415485432 |chapter-url=http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415485432/18.asp |quote=Thence we travelled to the town of Qāliqūṭ. [Calicut], which is one of the chief ports in Mulaibār. |year=2010 |access-date=4 September 2015 |archive-date=27 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027035017/http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415485432/18.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref> Chinese merchants called it ''Kūlifo''. Tamils called it as Kallikottai.{{sfn|Chandran|2018|p=366}} | |||
The | The city is officially named Kozhikode in Malayalam, and in English, it is known by its anglicised version, ''Calicut''.<ref name="Narayanan.M.G.S. 2006">M.G.S. Narayanan, ''Calicut: The City of Truth'' (2006) Calicut University Press, Kozhikode.</ref> | ||
The word ''[[calico (textile)|calico]]'', a fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth that was exported from the port of Kozhikode, is thought to have been derived from ''Calicut''.<ref name=eb-calico>Encyclopædia Britannica (2008). ''calico''</ref> The term for tricolour cats called [[calico cat]]s, is as well derived from the fabric name.<ref name=dreamstress>{{Cite web|url=http://thedreamstress.com/search/calico%2C+Muslin%2C+gauze/|title=You searched for calico, Muslin, gauze|access-date=11 June 2023|archive-date=10 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410075034/https://thedreamstress.com/search/calico,+Muslin,+gauze/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/calico|title=Calico definition and meaning|work=Collins English Dictionary|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=1 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501193908/https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/calico|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Uru.jpg|thumbnail|''[[Uru (boat)|Uru]]'', a type of ship built at [[Beypore]], [[Kozhikode|Calicut]] | [[File:Uru.jpg|thumbnail|left|''[[Uru (boat)|Uru]]'', a type of ship built at [[Beypore]], [[Kozhikode|Calicut]]]] | ||
Following the formation of [[Kerala]] in 1956, the erstwhile [[Malabar District]] was divided into three: [[Kannur district]], Kozhikode district, and [[Palakkad district]].<ref name="1961_kkd">{{Cite book|title=District Census Handbook (2) – Kozhikode (1961)|last=Devassy|first=M. K.|publisher=Government of Kerala|year=1965|location=Ernakulam|url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/5665/1/22059_1961_KOZ.pdf}}</ref> | |||
Following the formation of [[Kerala]] in 1956, the erstwhile [[Malabar District]] was divided into three: [[Kannur district]], Kozhikode district, and [[Palakkad district]].<ref name="1961_kkd">{{Cite book|title=District Census Handbook (2) | |||
At that time, Kozhikode district had two [[Revenue Divisions of Kerala|Revenue Divisions]]: Kozhikode Revenue Division and Malappuram Revenue Division.<ref name="1961_kkd"/> Kozhikode Revenue Division had four Taluks: Vatakara, Koyilandy, Kozhikode, and South Wayanad.<ref name="1961_kkd"/> Malappuram Division had two Taluks: [[Eranad Taluk|Eranad]] and [[Tirur Taluk|Tirur]].<ref name="1961_kkd"/> | At that time, Kozhikode district had two [[Revenue Divisions of Kerala|Revenue Divisions]]: Kozhikode Revenue Division and Malappuram Revenue Division.<ref name="1961_kkd"/> Kozhikode Revenue Division had four Taluks: Vatakara, Koyilandy, Kozhikode, and South Wayanad.<ref name="1961_kkd"/> Malappuram Division had two Taluks: [[Eranad Taluk|Eranad]] and [[Tirur Taluk|Tirur]].<ref name="1961_kkd"/> | ||
[[File:Caminho maritimo para a India.png|thumb|The path [[Vasco da Gama]] took to reach Kozhikode (black line) in 1498, which was also the [[Age of Discovery|discovery of a sea route]] from | [[File:Caminho maritimo para a India.png|thumb|The path [[Vasco da Gama]] took to reach Kozhikode (black line) in 1498, which was also the [[Age of Discovery|discovery of a sea route]] from Europe to India, and eventually paved way for the [[Colonial India|European colonisation]] of [[Indian subcontinent]].]] | ||
On 16 June 1969, Malappuram Revenue Division of Kozhikode district excluding three Revenue villages, [[Feroke]], [[Ramanattukara]], and [[Kadalundi]], was separated to form [[Malappuram district]].<ref name="c1971">{{Cite book|title=District Census Handbook | On 16 June 1969, Malappuram Revenue Division of Kozhikode district excluding three Revenue villages, [[Feroke]], [[Ramanattukara]], and [[Kadalundi]], was separated to form [[Malappuram district]].<ref name="c1971">{{Cite book|title=District Census Handbook – Malappuram (Part-C) – 1971|last=K. Narayanan|publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala|year=1972|location=Thiruvananthapuram|pages=3|url=http://lsi.gov.in:8081/jspui/bitstream/123456789/5714/1/51172_1971_MAL.pdf}}</ref> | ||
Again on 1 November 1980, the South Wayanad Taluk of Kozhikode district was separated to form [[Wayanad district]]. | Again on 1 November 1980, the South Wayanad Taluk of Kozhikode district was separated to form [[Wayanad district]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=6,10,058|13=1911|14=6,54,846|15=1921|16=6,78,122|17=1931|18=7,96,881|19=1941|20=8,92,078|21=1951|22=11,16,391|23=1961|24=14,03,413|25=1971|26=18,21,734|27=1981|28=22,45,265|29=1991|30=26,19,941|31=2001|32=28,79,131|33=2011|34=30,86,293|35=2018|36=32,49,761|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html|title=Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901|access-date=15 February 2020}}</ref>|align= | {{historical populations|11=1901|12=6,10,058|13=1911|14=6,54,846|15=1921|16=6,78,122|17=1931|18=7,96,881|19=1941|20=8,92,078|21=1951|22=11,16,391|23=1961|24=14,03,413|25=1971|26=18,21,734|27=1981|28=22,45,265|29=1991|30=26,19,941|31=2001|32=28,79,131|33=2011|34=30,86,293|35=2018|36=32,49,761|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html|title=Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901|access-date=15 February 2020}}</ref>|align=left}} | ||
(Details for 'Kozhikode Urban' retrieved from Census of India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindiamaps.net/page/Religion_WhizMap1/housemap.htm |title=Census GIS HouseHold |access-date=23 May 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103061419/http://www.censusindiamaps.net/page/Religion_WhizMap1/housemap.htm |archive-date=3 January 2009 }}</ref>) | |||
(Details for 'Kozhikode Urban' retrieved from Census of India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindiamaps.net/page/Religion_WhizMap1/housemap.htm |title= | |||
According to the [[Vital statistics (government records)|2018 Statistics Report]] Kozhikode district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 3,249,761,<ref name="kkddemo_2018"/> roughly equal to the nation of [[Mongolia]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 1 October 2011 | quote =Mongolia 3,133,318 July 2011 est. | According to the [[Vital statistics (government records)|2018 Statistics Report]], Kozhikode district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 3,249,761,<ref name="kkddemo_2018"/> roughly equal to the nation of [[Mongolia]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 13 June 2007 | access-date = 1 October 2011 | quote =Mongolia 3,133,318 July 2011 est. | ||
}}</ref> or the US state of [[Iowa]].<ref>{{cite web | }}</ref> or the US state of [[Iowa]].<ref>{{cite web | ||
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}}</ref> [[2011 Census of India]] gives the district a ranking of 115th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = | }}</ref> [[2011 Census of India]] gives the district a ranking of 115th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book: Kozhikode |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/656/download/2272/DH_2011_3204_PART_A_DCHB_KOZHIKODE.pdf |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 7.31%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Kozhikode has a [[sex ratio]] of 1097 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 95.24%. 67.15% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.45% and 0.49% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/> | ||
The [[Kozhikode metropolitan area]] has a population of more than 2 million, making it the [[Demographics of Kerala|second-largest in Kerala]] and the [[List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India|19th largest]] in India.<ref name="ma"/> 67.15% of the total population of Kozhikode district live in urban areas (which includes Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Census Towns), according to the [[2011 Census of India]].<ref name="up"/> | |||
The [[Multidimensional Poverty Index]] report prepared by [[NITI Aayog]] based on the National Family Health Survey 2015–16 declared Kozhikode as the third-least poor [[List of districts of India|district in India]], only after to [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]] and [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], with a negligible multidimensional poverty rate of 0.26%.<ref name="mpi"/> | |||
[[Malayalam]] is the predominant language, spoken by 99.05% of the population. Small minorities speak [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Hindi]], mainly in urban areas.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Kerala |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10209/download/13321/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-3200.XLSX |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
{{Pie chart | {{Pie chart | ||
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|label1 = [[Hinduism]] | | caption= Religions in Kozhikode district (2011)<ref name="religion"/> | ||
|value1 = 56.21 | | footer = | ||
|color1 = | | label1 = [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hinduism]] | ||
|label2 = [[Islam]] | | value1 = 56.21 | ||
|value2 = 39.24 | | color1 = orange | ||
|color2 = | | label2 = [[Islam in Kerala|Islam]] | ||
|label3 = [[Christianity]] | | value2 = 39.24 | ||
|value3 = 4.26 | | color2 = green | ||
| | | label3 =[[Christianity in Kerala|Christianity]] | ||
| | | color3 = dodgerblue | ||
|value4 = 0.29 | | value3 = 4.26 | ||
| label4 = Other or not stated | |||
| color4 = silver | |||
| value4 = 0.29% | |||
}} | }} | ||
There is a small presence of Jains (601), Sikhs (297), and Buddhists (235).<ref name=census2011/> | According to the 2011 census, [[Hindu]]s constitute the majority of the population, followed by [[Muslim]]s and Christians. The proportion in the 2011 census was 56.21% Hindus; 39.24% Muslims and 4.26% Christians.<ref name="religion">{{Cite web|date=2011|title=Table C-01: Population by religious community: Kerala |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11379/download/14492/DDW32C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> | ||
There is a small presence of Jains (601), Sikhs (297), and Buddhists (235).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web |title=Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW32C-01%20MDDS.XLS |work=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General}}</ref> | |||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
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| Dec rain mm = 35 | | Dec rain mm = 35 | ||
| rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| source 1 = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kozhikode2.htm|title=Kozhikode weather|publisher=India Meteorological Department|access-date=14 November 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505121941/http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kozhikode2.htm|archive-date=5 May 2010}}</ref> | | source 1 =<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kozhikode2.htm|title=Kozhikode weather|publisher=India Meteorological Department|access-date=14 November 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505121941/http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/kozhikode2.htm|archive-date=5 May 2010}}</ref> | ||
| date = March 2011}} | | date = March 2011}} | ||
== | ==Administration== | ||
{{Main| | |||
The headquarters of the district administration is [[Kozhikode]] Civil Station in West Hill. The district administration is headed by the [[District collector]]. He is assisted by deputy collectors with responsibility for general matters, land acquisition, revenue recovery, land reforms, and elections.<ref>[http://www.kerala.gov.in/knowkerala/tvm.htm Administration] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207004457/http://www.kerala.gov.in/knowkerala/tvm.htm |date=7 February 2009 }}</ref> | |||
===Urban Local Bodies=== | |||
{{Main|List of cities and towns in Kerala}} | |||
There are seven municipal towns in the district, in addition to the [[Kozhikode Municipal Corporation]], which was established in 1962 as the second municipal corporation in Kerala after Trivandrum.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080209134539/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/05/stories/2008020561140500.htm Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency redrawn Delimitation impact], ''The Hindu'' 5 February 2008</ref> The district's municipal towns are:<ref name="Census2011cities">{{cite web|title=Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011|url=http://urbanaffairskerala.org/images/downloads/ulb_population2011.pdf|work= Population of the urban local bodies in Kerala (2011)|publisher=Government of Kerala|access-date=4 December 2020}}</ref> | |||
[[ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+ Urban local bodies in Kozhikode district | |||
!Municipality | |||
!Population (2011) | |||
!Area(km<sup>2</sup>) | |||
!Population density (/km<sup>2</sup>) | |||
! Taluk | |||
|- | |||
! span="row" | [[Vatakara]] | |||
| 75,295 || 21.32 || 3,532 || Vatakara | |||
|- | |- | ||
! span="row" | [[Koyilandy]] | |||
| 71,873 || 29.05 || 2,474 || Koyilandy | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[ | ! span="row" | [[Feroke]] | ||
| 54,074 || 15.54 || 3,480 || [[Kozhikode]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[ | ! span="row" | [[Payyoli]] | ||
| 49,470 || 22.34 || 2,214 || [[Koyilandy]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[ | ! span="row" | [[Koduvally Municipality|Koduvally]] | ||
| 48,687 || 23.85 || 2,041 || [[Thamarassery]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[ | ! span="row" | [[Mukkam]] | ||
| 40,670 || 31.20 || 1,304 || [[Kozhikode]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
! span="row" | [[Ramanattukara]] | |||
| 35,937 || 11.70 || 3,072 || [[Kozhikode]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
=== | ===Legislative representation=== | ||
{{See also|Kerala Legislative Assembly|Lok Sabha}} | |||
[[File:Kozhikode-district-map-en.svg|thumbnail|A map of 13 [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] constituencies from Kozhikode district with their limits]] | |||
There are three [[Lok Sabha]] constituency in Kozhikode: [[Vatakara (Lok Sabha constituency)|Vatakara]], [[Kozhikode (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kozhikode]], and [[Wayanad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Wayanad]]. | |||
There are 13 [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] seats in Kozhikode district.<ref>[http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/members.htm Niyamsabha official site]</ref> | |||
{| class="sortable wikitable" | |||
|+ [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] Constituencies from Kozhikode district | |||
! Constituency | |||
| | ! Member | ||
!Party | |||
!Alliance | |||
|- | |||
|[[Vatakara (State Assembly constituency)|Vatakara]] ||[[K. K. Rema]] ||style="background:{{party color|Revolutionary Marxist Party of India}}; color:white;"|RMPI||{{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |||
|- | |[[Kuttiady (State Assembly constituency)|Kuttiady]] ||K. P. Kunhahammed Kutty||style="background-color:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;"|CPI(M)||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | ||
|- | |||
|[[Nadapuram (State Assembly constituency)|Nadapuram]] ||[[E. K. Vijayan]]||style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India}}; color:white;"|CPI||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |||
|[[Koyilandy (State Assembly constituency)|Koyilandy]] ||[[Kanathil Jameela]] ||style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;"|CPI(M)||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |||
|[[Perambra (State Assembly constituency)|Perambra]] ||[[T. P. Ramakrishnan]] ||style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;"|CPI(M)||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Balussery (State Assembly constituency)|Balussery]] ||[[K. M. Sachin Dev]] ||style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;"|CPI(M)||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Elathur (State Assembly constituency)|Elathur]] ||[[A. K. Saseendran]] ||style="background:{{party color|Nationalist Congress Party}}; color:white;"|NCP||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Kozhikode North (State Assembly constituency)|Kozhikode North]]||[[Thottathil Ravindran]]||style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;"|CPI(M)||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Kozhikode South (State Assembly constituency)|Kozhikode South]] ||[[Ahamed Devarkovil]]||style="background-color:{{party color|Indian National League}}; color:white;"|INL||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Beypore (State Assembly constituency)|Beypore]] ||[[P. A. Mohammed Riyas]] ||style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;"|CPI(M)||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Kunnamangalam (State Assembly constituency)|Kunnamangalam]] ||[[P. T. A. Rahim]] ||style="background:{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}; color:white;"|LDF Ind.||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |[[Koduvally (State Assembly constituency)|Koduvally]] ||[[M. K. Muneer]]||style="background:{{party color|Indian Union Muslim League}}; color:white;"|IUML||{{legend2|{{party color|United Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | ||
|- | |||
|[[Thiruvambady (State Assembly constituency)|Thiruvambady]] ||[[Linto Joseph]]||style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}; color:white;"|CPI(M)||{{legend2|{{party color|Left Democratic Front (Kerala)}}|[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}} | |||
|} | |||
===Administrative divisions=== | |||
{{See also|List of taluks of Kerala}} | |||
{| align="left" class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | !Revenue division<ref name="kkdrvn">{{cite web |url=https://kozhikode.nic.in/revenue-divisions/ |title=Revenue divisions in Kozhikode district |last=District Administration, Kozhikode |website= |publisher=National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India |access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
!Taluk | |||
!Area (km<sup>2</sup>) | |||
!Population (2011)<ref name="democalicut">{{cite web |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3204_PART_B_KOZHIKODE.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |title= Taluk-wise demography of Kozhikode |access-date= 19 April 2020 |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala |pages=161–193}}</ref> | |||
!Number of villages<ref name ="kkdvlg">{{cite web |title = Revenue Villages in Kozhikode |url = https://kozhikode.nic.in/villages/ |website = kozhikode.nic.in |last=District Administration, Kozhikode |publisher=National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India |access-date = 17 August 2020 }}</ref> | |||
!Towns | |||
!Revenue villages<ref name ="kkdvlg"/> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | Vatkara | ||
| [[Vatakara]] || 576 || 687,726 || 28 | |||
| {{startflatlist}} | |||
*[[Vadakara]] | |||
*[[Nadapuram]] | |||
*[[Kuttiady]] | |||
*[[Chorode]] | |||
*[[Eramala]] | |||
*[[Vanimal]] | |||
*[[Azhiyur]] | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|{{startflatlist}} | |||
* [[Ayancheri|Ayanchery]]<ref name ="kkdvlg"/> | |||
* [[Azhiyur]] | |||
* [[Chekkiad]] | |||
* [[Chorode]] | |||
* [[Edacheri|Edachery]] | |||
* [[Eramala]] | |||
* [[Kavilumpara]] | |||
* [[Kayakkodi|Kayakody]] | |||
* [[Kottappally]] | |||
* [[Kunnummal]] | |||
* [[Kuttiady]] | |||
* [[Maniyoor]] | |||
* [[Maruthonkara]] | |||
* Nadakkuthazha | |||
* [[Nadapuram]] | |||
* [[Narippatta Grama Panchayat|Narippatta]] | |||
* [[Onchiam]] | |||
* Palayad | |||
* [[Purameri]] | |||
* [[Thinoor]] | |||
* Thiruvallur | |||
* [[Thuneri]] | |||
* [[Vatakara]] | |||
* [[Valayam]] | |||
* [[Vanimal|Vanimel]] | |||
* [[Velom]] | |||
* [[Vilangad]] | |||
* [[Villiappally]] | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Koyilandy]] || 642 || 645,879 || 31 | ||
| {{startflatlist}} | |||
*[[Koyilandi]] | |||
*[[Chemancheri]] | |||
*[[Ulliyeri]] | |||
*[[Balussery]] | |||
*[[Perambra]] | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|{{startflatlist}} | |||
* [[Arikkulam]]<ref name ="kkdvlg"/> | |||
* [[Atholi, Kerala|Atholi]] | |||
* [[Avitanallur]] | |||
* [[Balussery]] | |||
* [[Chakkittapara]] | |||
* [[Changaroth]] | |||
* [[Chemancheri]] | |||
* [[Chempanoda]] | |||
* [[Chengottukavu]] | |||
* [[Cheruvannur Grama Panchayat|Cheruvannur]] | |||
* [[Eravattur]] | |||
* [[Iringal]] | |||
* [[Kayanna]] | |||
* [[Keezhariyur]] | |||
* [[Koorachundu]] | |||
* [[Koothali]] | |||
* [[Kottur, Kerala|Kottur]] | |||
* [[Kozhukkallur]] | |||
* Menhannyam | |||
* [[Meppayur]] | |||
* [[Moodadi]] | |||
* [[Naduvannur]] | |||
* [[Nochad]] | |||
* [[Palery]] | |||
* Panthalayany | |||
* [[Payyoli]] | |||
* [[Perambra]] | |||
* [[Thikkodi]] | |||
* [[Thurayur]] | |||
* [[Ulliyeri]] | |||
* [[Viyyur (Koyilandy taluk)|Viyyur]] | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | Kozhikode | ||
| [[Thamarassery]] || 574 || 401,831 || 20 | |||
| {{startflatlist}} | |||
*[[Thamarassery]] | |||
*[[Thiruvambady]] | |||
*[[Koodaranji]] | |||
*[[Koduvally]] | |||
*[[Kodencheri]] | |||
*[[Omassery]] | |||
*[[Poonoor]] | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|{{startflatlist}} | |||
* [[Engapuzha]] | |||
* [[Kanthalad]] | |||
* [[Kattippara]] | |||
* [[Kinalur]] | |||
* [[Kizhakkoth]] | |||
* [[Kodencheri]] | |||
* [[Koduvally Municipality|Koduvally]] | |||
* [[Kedavoor]] | |||
* [[Koodaranji]] | |||
* [[Koodathayi]] | |||
* [[Narikkuni]] | |||
* [[Nellipoyil]] | |||
* [[Panangad, Kozhikode|Panangad]] | |||
* [[Puthuppadi]] | |||
* Puthur | |||
* [[Raroth]] | |||
* Sivapuram | |||
* [[Thiruvambady]] | |||
* [[Unnikulam]] | |||
* [[Vavad, India|Vavad]] | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | [[Kozhikode]] || 547 || 1,354,107 || 39 | ||
| {{startflatlist}} | |||
*[[Kozhikode]] | |||
*[[Kadalundi]] | |||
*[[Feroke]] | |||
*[[Ramanattukara]] | |||
*[[Mukkam]] | |||
*[[Kunnamangalam]] | |||
*[[Beypore]] | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|{{startflatlist}} | |||
* [[Beypore]] | |||
* [[Chathamangalam]] | |||
* [[Chelannur]] | |||
* Celavoor | |||
* [[Cheruvannur Nallalam|Cheruvannur]] | |||
* Chevayoor | |||
* [[Elathur, Kozhikode|Elathur]] | |||
* [[Feroke]] | |||
* Kacheri | |||
* [[Kadalundi]] | |||
* [[N. N. Kakkad]] | |||
* [[Kakkodi]] | |||
* [[Kakkur]] | |||
* [[Karuvanthuruthy]] | |||
* Kasaba | |||
* [[Kodiyathur]] | |||
* [[Kottooli and Pottammal|Kottooli]] | |||
* Kumaranallur | |||
* [[Kunnamangalam]] | |||
* [[Parambil Bazar]] | |||
* [[Kuttikkattoor and Velliparamba]] | |||
* [[Madavoor, Kozhikode|Madavoor]] | |||
* [[Mavoor]] | |||
* Nagaram | |||
* [[Nanmanda]] | |||
* Neeleshwaram | |||
* [[Nellikode Bhaskaran]] | |||
* [[Olavanna]] | |||
* [[Panniyankara]] | |||
* [[Pantheeramkavu]] | |||
* [[Perumanna, Kozhikode|Perumanna]] | |||
* [[Peruvayal]] | |||
* [[Poolacode]] | |||
* [[Puthiyangadi, Kozhikode|Puthuyangadi]] | |||
* [[Ramanattukara]] | |||
* [[Thalakkulathur]] | |||
* [[Thazhecode, Kozhikode district|Thazhekode]] | |||
* [[Valayanad]] | |||
* Vengeri | |||
{{endflatlist}} | |||
|} | |} | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
[[File:Wellington, soldier and statesman, and the revival of the military power of England (1904) (14593177119).jpg|left|thumbnail|An old map of | [[File:Wellington, soldier and statesman, and the revival of the military power of England (1904) (14593177119).jpg|left|thumbnail|An old map of India in 1804. Note that only [[Thalassery]], [[Kozhikode]], and [[Kochi]], are marked as cities within the present-day state of [[Kerala]]]] | ||
===Malayalam language=== | ===Malayalam language=== | ||
In the field of [[Malayalam language]] and literature, Kozhikode district has made many significant contributions. During the 17th century, His Highness Sri | In the field of [[Malayalam language]] and literature, Kozhikode district has made many significant contributions. During the 17th century, His Highness Sri Samoothiri Manavedan Maharaja authored the famous ''Krishnattam'', a [[Manipravalam]] text describing the childhood of Lord Krishna in eight volumes. The district is famous for folk songs or ballads known as ''[[Vadakkan Pattukal]]''. The most popular songs celebrate the exploits of Thacholi Othenan and [[Unniyarcha]]. An intellectual debate for Vedic scholars, where winners receive the title of ''Pattathanam'', takes place at Thali temple during the month of [[Malayalam calendar|Thulam]]. Kozhikode also has a strong associations with [[ghazal]]s and [[Association football|football]]. | ||
===Malayalam | ===Malayalam literature=== | ||
[[File:Pottekkatt 1 choosetocount.JPG|thumbnail|150px|right|A bust of S. K. Pottekkatt facing S.M. Street in Kozhikode]] | [[File:Pottekkatt 1 choosetocount.JPG|thumbnail|150px|right|A bust of S. K. Pottekkatt facing S.M. Street in Kozhikode]] | ||
Many prominent writers of Malayalam literature hail from Kozhikode. Among them are [[S. K. Pottekkatt]], [[Thikkodiyan]], [[Punathil Kunjabdulla]], [[U. A. Khader]], [[Akbar Kakkattil]], [[N. N. Kakkad]], [[P. Valsala]] and M. N. Karassery. S. K. Pottekkatt was perhaps the most celebrated writer from Kozhikode whose award-winning work ''[[Oru Theruvinte Katha]]'' is set in [[S. M. Street]]. Several leading Malayalam publishing houses are based in the city, including Poorna, [[Mathrubhumi]], Mulberry, Lipi and Olive. Several libraries are located in and around the city. The Kozhikode Public Library and Research Centre at [[Mananchira]] was constructed in 1996.<ref>Krishnadas Rajagopal (10 December 2013). [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/a-library-in-its-last-chapter/article5443268.ece "A library in its last chapter"]. ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> | Many prominent writers of Malayalam literature hail from Kozhikode district. Among them are [[S. K. Pottekkatt]], [[Thikkodiyan]], [[Punathil Kunjabdulla]], [[U. A. Khader]], [[Akbar Kakkattil]], [[N. N. Kakkad]], [[P. Valsala]] and M. N. Karassery. S. K. Pottekkatt was perhaps the most celebrated writer from Kozhikode whose award-winning work ''[[Oru Theruvinte Katha]]'' is set in [[S. M. Street]]. Several leading Malayalam publishing houses are based in the city, including Poorna, [[Mathrubhumi]], [[Mulberry Publications|Mulberry]], Lipi and Olive. Several libraries are located in and around the city. The Kozhikode Public Library and Research Centre at [[Mananchira]] was constructed in 1996.<ref>Krishnadas Rajagopal (10 December 2013). [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/a-library-in-its-last-chapter/article5443268.ece "A library in its last chapter"]. ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> In 2023, Kozhikode became India's first UNESCO City of Literature.<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gwalior-kozhikode-unesco-creative-cities-network-9009592/ "Gwalior, Kozhikode join UNESCO Creative Cities Network"]. 1 November 2023. ''Indian Express''. Retrieved 13 March 2024.</ref> | ||
===Music=== | ===Music=== | ||
In addition to the Malabar Mahotsavam, the annual cultural fest of Kozhikode,<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/malabar-mahotsavam-set-for-a-comeback/article674648.ece "Malabar Mahotsavam set for a comeback"]. ''The Hindu''. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> every year since 1981 the Tyagaraja Aradhana Trust has been conducting a five-day music festival in honour of [[Tyagaraja]]. The festival is complete with the Uncchavritti, rendering of Divyanama kritis, [[Pancharatna Kriti]]s, concerts by professional artistes and students of music from morning to late in the evening.<ref>[http://tyagaraja-aradhana-calicut.org/ "Paying tribute to Sathguru Sri Tyagaraja"]. Tyagaraja Aradhana Trust. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> | In addition to the Malabar Mahotsavam, the annual cultural fest of Kozhikode,<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/malabar-mahotsavam-set-for-a-comeback/article674648.ece "Malabar Mahotsavam set for a comeback"]. ''The Hindu''. 1 January 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> every year since 1981 the Tyagaraja Aradhana Trust has been conducting a five-day music festival in honour of [[Tyagaraja]]. The festival is complete with the Uncchavritti, rendering of Divyanama kritis, [[Pancharatna Kriti]]s, concerts by professional artistes and students of music from morning to late in the evening.<ref>[http://tyagaraja-aradhana-calicut.org/ "Paying tribute to Sathguru Sri Tyagaraja"]. Tyagaraja Aradhana Trust. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> | ||
Kozhikode has a tradition of [[Ghazal]] and [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani]] music appreciation. There are many Malayalam Ghazals. The late film director and play back singer [[M. S. Baburaj]], from Kozhikode was influenced by Ghazal and Hindustani.<ref>Ramin Raveendran (20 October 2013). [http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Keeping-the-harmonium-close-to-his-heart/2013/10/20/article1844055.ece "Keeping the harmonium close to his heart"]. ''The New Indian Express''. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> | Kozhikode has a tradition of [[Ghazal]] and [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani]] music appreciation. There are many Malayalam Ghazals. The late film director and play back singer [[M. S. Baburaj]], from Kozhikode was influenced by Ghazal and Hindustani.<ref>Ramin Raveendran (20 October 2013). [https://web.archive.org/web/20151222130004/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Keeping-the-harmonium-close-to-his-heart/2013/10/20/article1844055.ece "Keeping the harmonium close to his heart"]. ''The New Indian Express''. Retrieved 4 September 2015.</ref> | ||
There are DJ parties and events that are held in hotels and malls and pubs and IT parks in Calicut. Ragam and Thatva fest in NITC and different fests in IIM gets participation of international bands.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://unstop.com/festival/ragam-22-national-institute-of-technology-nit-calicut-23169 | title=Unstop – Competitions, Quizzes, Hackathons, Scholarships and Internships for Students and Corporates }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://unstop.com/festival/echoes21-indian-institute-of-management-iim-kozhikode-10112 | title=Unstop – Competitions, Quizzes, Hackathons, Scholarships and Internships for Students and Corporates }}</ref> | |||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
{{See also|S. M. Street}} | {{See also|S. M. Street}} | ||
Kozhikode offers a variety of [[South Indian cuisine|South Indian]], [[North Indian cuisine|North Indian]], [[European cuisine|European]], [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese]], [[Arab cuisine|Arab]], Gujarati and Jain food. The culinary culture of the city has been moulded by Portuguese, Dutch, French, British, Arab and other Indian influence. It offers both veg and non veg dishes in great variety. The mall culture in the city has gained momentum and fast foods are very popular. The new generation is more inclined to Chinese,Arab and American food culture and a new trend of vegetarianism is getting popular because of health concerns. | Kozhikode offers a variety of [[South Indian cuisine|South Indian]], [[North Indian cuisine|North Indian]], [[European cuisine|European]], [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese]], [[Arab cuisine|Arab]], Gujarati and Jain food. The culinary culture of the city has been moulded by Portuguese, Dutch, French, British, Arab and other Indian influence. It offers both veg and non-veg dishes in great variety. The mall culture in the city has gained momentum and fast foods are very popular. The new generation is more inclined to Chinese, Arab and American food culture and a new trend of vegetarianism is getting popular because of health concerns. | ||
The city is also famous for [[Halva#India|Haluva]] called as ''Sweet Meat'' by Europeans due to the texture of the sweet. Kozhikode has a main road in the town named [[S. M. Street]] (''Mittayi Theruvu''). It derived this name from the numerous ''Halwa'' stores which used to dot the street. The history of this Street dates back to time of the [[Zamorin of Calicut]], when the ruler invited [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] sweetmeat makers to set up shop in the city and accommodated their shops just outside the palace walls.<ref>{{cite news |title=Story of the streets|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/kozhikode-street-names/article6621905.ece|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Another speciality is [[Banana chip#India|banana chips]], which are made crisp and wafer-thin. Other popular dishes include seafood preparations (prawns, mussels, mackerel) . Vegetarian fare includes the [[sadya]]. | |||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
The film history of Kozhikode dates back to 1950s. Some of the main production companies of Malayalam films like Grihalakshmi | The film history of Kozhikode dates back to 1950s. Some of the main production companies of Malayalam films like Grihalakshmi Productions, Kalpaka and Swargachitra are based in Kozhikode. The city was also an important hub of prominent filmmakers like [[I. V. Sasi]] and [[T. Damodaran]]. Kozhikode produced such notable actors as [[K. P. Ummer]], [[Mammukoya]], [[Balan K. Nair]], [[Santha Devi]] and [[Kuthiravattam Pappu]]. The evergreen musician [[Baburaj]], lyricist [[Gireesh Puthenchery]], filmmakers [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]], [[V. M. Vinu]], [[A. Vincent]], [[Shajoon Kariyal]] and [[Anjali Menon]], and cinematographer [[P. S. Nivas]] also hail from Kozhikode. Some of the other cine actors like [[Nellikode Bhaskaran]], [[Augustine]], [[Madhupal]], [[Anoop Menon]], [[Neeraj Madhav]] and Vijayan Malaparamba are from Kozhikode. | ||
The 1947 [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] Hollywood thriller, ''[[Sinbad the Sailor (1947 film)|Sinbad the Sailor]]'', mentions Kozhikode. | The 1947 [[Douglas Fairbanks Jr.]] Hollywood thriller, ''[[Sinbad the Sailor (1947 film)|Sinbad the Sailor]]'', mentions Kozhikode. | ||
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}}</ref> football, basketball, badminton and volleyball. The [[Municipal Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode| | }}</ref> football, basketball, badminton and volleyball. The [[Municipal Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode|EMS Stadium]] hosted many international football matches of major football teams in the past. The city is home to many international footballers. One of the famous was [[T. Abdul Rahman|Olympian Abdurahman]] who played for the nation in many international games including Melbourne Olympic games. K.P. Sethu Madhavan, Premnath Phillips, Muhamad Najeeb, M Prasannan, Sudheer etc. are some international footballers from Kozhikode. The [[Sevens football in Kerala|seven-a-side form of football]] is also very famous in the city. | ||
[[P. T. Usha]], is a famous athlete who is regarded as one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced and is often called the "queen of Indian track and field". She is nicknamed [[Payyoli]] Express. Currently she runs the Usha School of Athletics at Koyilandy in Kerala. | [[P. T. Usha]], is a famous athlete who is regarded as one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced and is often called the "queen of Indian track and field". She is nicknamed [[Payyoli]] Express. Currently she runs the [[Usha School of Athletics]] at Koyilandy in Kerala. | ||
[[T. Abdul Rahman]], popularly known as Olympian Rahman, was an Indian Olympian footballer from Kozhikode. Rahman was a member of the Indian team that reached the semi-final in 1956 Melbourne Olympics. | [[T. Abdul Rahman]], popularly known as Olympian Rahman, was an Indian Olympian footballer from Kozhikode. Rahman was a member of the Indian team that reached the semi-final in 1956 Melbourne Olympics. | ||
Other sports personalities include Jimmy George, Tom Joseph (Indian volleyball player and was captain of Indian volleyball team) and Premnath Phillips. | Other sports personalities include Jimmy George, Tom Joseph (Indian volleyball player and was captain of Indian volleyball team) and Premnath Phillips. | ||
[[Jaseel P. Ismail]], [[Valiyaveetil Diju|V. Diju]], [[Aparna Balan]] & [[Arun Vishnu]] are international badminton players from the city. | [[Jaseel P. Ismail]], [[Valiyaveetil Diju|V. Diju]], [[Aparna Balan]] & [[Arun Vishnu]] are international badminton players from the city. | ||
The Sports & Education Promotion Trust (SEPT) was established to promote sports development in India with focus on football. Started in 2004 and based in Kozhikode, the trust has set up 52 centres called "football nurseries" spread across thirteen districts in Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sept.in/|title=SEPT Calicut}}</ref> Since 2010, [[Calicut Mini Marathon]] runs have been organised by IIM Kozhikode and witness participation of around 7000 people every year. | The Sports & Education Promotion Trust (SEPT) was established to promote sports development in India with focus on football. Started in 2004 and based in Kozhikode, the trust has set up 52 centres called "football nurseries" spread across thirteen districts in Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sept.in/|title=SEPT Calicut}}</ref> Since 2010, [[Calicut Mini Marathon]] runs have been organised by IIM Kozhikode and witness participation of around 7000 people every year. | ||
===Radio=== | ===Radio=== | ||
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===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
A television transmitter has been functioning in Kozhikode since 3 July 1984, relaying programmes from | [[File:MediaOne TV Headquarters And Studio.jpg|thumbnail|The headquarters and studio of [[MediaOne TV]] at Velliparamba, Kozhikode]] | ||
A television transmitter has been functioning in Kozhikode since 3 July 1984, relaying programmes from Delhi and [[Thiruvananthapuram]] [[Doordarshan]]. Doordarshan has its broadcasting centre in Kozhikode located at Medical College. The Malayalam channels based on Kozhikode are the [[Shalom (TV channel)|Shalom Television]], Darshana TV and [[Media One TV]]. All major channels in Malayalam viz. [[Manorama News]], [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]], [[Surya TV]], [[Kairali TV]], [[Amrita TV]], [[Jeevan TV]], [[Indiavision]] and [[Jaihind]] have their studios and news bureaus in the city. Satellite television services are available through [[DD Direct+]], [[Dish TV]], [[Sun Direct DTH]] and [[Tata Sky]]. Asianet Cable Vision popularly known as ACV telecasts daily city news. Spidernet is another local channel. Other local operators include KCL and Citinet. | |||
The Calicut Press Club came into existence in 1970. It is the nerve centre of all media activities, both print and electronic. Began with around 70 members in the roll, this Press Club, over the years, became a prestigious and alert media centre in the state with a present membership of over 280.<ref name="calicut press club">{{cite web|url=http://www.calicutpressclub.com/aboutus.htm|title=Calicut press club|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030623175252/http://www.calicutpressclub.com/aboutus.htm|archive-date=23 June 2003}}</ref> | The Calicut Press Club came into existence in 1970. It is the nerve centre of all media activities, both print and electronic. Began with around 70 members in the roll, this Press Club, over the years, became a prestigious and alert media centre in the state with a present membership of over 280.<ref name="calicut press club">{{cite web|url=http://www.calicutpressclub.com/aboutus.htm|title=Calicut press club|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030623175252/http://www.calicutpressclub.com/aboutus.htm|archive-date=23 June 2003}}</ref> | ||
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===Air=== | ===Air=== | ||
[[File:Flights Parked at Calicut Airport.jpg|thumb|Flights Parked at [[Calicut International Airport|Calicut Airport]]]] | [[File:Flights Parked at Calicut Airport.jpg|thumb|Flights Parked at [[Calicut International Airport|Calicut Airport]]]] | ||
Kozhikode is served by [[Calicut International Airport]] {{Airport codes|CCJ|VOCL}} located at [[Karipur]] in [[Malappuram District]], about {{convert|28|km|0|abbr=off}} from Kozhikode city. The airport started operation in April 1988. It has two terminals, one for domestic flights and second for international flights.<ref>{{Cite | Kozhikode is served by [[Calicut International Airport]] {{Airport codes|CCJ|VOCL}} located at [[Karipur]] in [[Malappuram District]], about {{convert|28|km|0|abbr=off}} from Kozhikode city. The airport started operation in April 1988. It has two terminals, one for domestic flights and second for international flights.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Silver-jubilee-does-not-bring-cheer-to-Karipur-airport-users/articleshow/12498757.cms|title=Silver jubilee does not bring cheer to Karipur airport users | Kozhikode News – Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=2 April 2012 |access-date=15 February 2020}}</ref> | ||
===Road=== | ===Road=== | ||
Kozhikode is well connected by road. NH 66 and NH 766 connects Calicut to rest of India.<ref>https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/national-highway-766</ref><ref>https://www.aspireias.com/daily-news-analysis-current-affairs/NH-66-to-be-redeveloped-as-an-economic-corridor</ref> It has bus services to all parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and to important cities like [[Hyderabad]] and [[Mumbai]].{{citation needed|date=December 2020}} | Kozhikode is well connected by road. NH 66 and NH 766 connects Calicut to rest of India.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/national-highway-766 |title = National Highway-766 – Drishti IAS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aspireias.com/daily-news-analysis-current-affairs/NH-66-to-be-redeveloped-as-an-economic-corridor |title = NH 66 to be redeveloped as an economic corridor – AspireIAS}}</ref> It has bus services to all parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and to important cities like [[Hyderabad]] and [[Mumbai]].{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}. New national highway is planned from Calicut to Bangalore.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/nhai-starts-dpr-for-new-mysuru-kerala-nh-project/articleshow/89812643.cms | title=NHAI starts DPR for new Mysuru-Kerala NH project | newspaper=The Times of India | date=25 February 2022 }}</ref> | ||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
{{Main|List of people from Kozhikode}} | |||
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;Literature | |||
* [[S. K. Pottekkatt]] | * [[S. K. Pottekkatt]] | ||
* [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]] | |||
* [[Thikkodiyan]] | * [[Thikkodiyan]] | ||
* [[N. P. Mohammed]] | |||
* [[Punathil Kunjabdulla]] | * [[Punathil Kunjabdulla]] | ||
* [[U. A. Khader]] | * [[U. A. Khader]] | ||
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* [[N. N. Kakkad]] | * [[N. N. Kakkad]] | ||
* [[P. Valsala]] | * [[P. Valsala]] | ||
* [[N. P. Hafiz Mohamad]] | |||
* [[M. N. Karassery]] | * [[M. N. Karassery]] | ||
;Politics | |||
* [[V. K. Krishna Menon]] | |||
* [[John Matthai]] | |||
* [[K. P. Unnikrishnan]] | |||
;Industry | |||
* [[Verghese Kurien]] | |||
;Music | |||
* [[M. S. Baburaj]] | * [[M. S. Baburaj]] | ||
* [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] | * [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] | ||
;Film | |||
* [[Surabhi Lakshmi]] | |||
* [[I. V. Sasi]] | * [[I. V. Sasi]] | ||
* [[T. Damodaran]] | * [[T. Damodaran]] | ||
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* [[Nellikode Bhaskaran]] | * [[Nellikode Bhaskaran]] | ||
* [[Augustine]] | * [[Augustine]] | ||
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* [[T. Abdul Rahman]] | * [[T. Abdul Rahman]] | ||
* [[P. T. Usha]] | * [[P. T. Usha]] | ||
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* [[Aparna Balan]] | * [[Aparna Balan]] | ||
* [[Arun Vishnu]] | * [[Arun Vishnu]] | ||
* [[Tom Joseph]] | |||
* [[Roy Joseph]] | |||
* [[Mayookha Johny]] | |||
* [[Prasanth Karuthadathkuni]] | |||
* [[Jinson Johnson]] | |||
* [[Kishor Kumar]] | |||
* [[Rehenesh TP]] | |||
* [[Muhammed Nemil]] | |||
* [[Gani Nigam]] | |||
* [[Leon Augustine]] | |||
;Others | |||
*[[Ali Manikfan]] | |||
*[[M. P. Ahammed]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Kozhikode]] | * [[Kozhikode]](City) | ||
* [[Malabar district|Malabar]] | |||
* [[Zamorin]] | * [[Zamorin]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Vasco da Gama]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{refbegin}} | {{refbegin}} | ||
* {{Cite book|title=Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus | * {{Cite book|title=Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus – 2019|publisher=P. V. Chandran, Managing Editor, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Company Limited, Kozhikode|year=2018|location=Kozhikode|last=Chandran |first=VP|edition=Malayalam}} | ||
{{refend}} | {{refend}} | ||
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
* {{Citation | * {{Citation | ||
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| author = Government of India | year=2014–15 | | author = Government of India | year=2014–15 | ||
| title= District Census Handbook | | title= District Census Handbook – Kozhikode (Part-A) 2011 | publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala | ||
| url= https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3204_PART_A_KOZHIKODE.pdf | | url= https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3204_PART_A_KOZHIKODE.pdf | ||
}} | }} | ||
* {{Citation | * {{Citation | ||
| author = Government of India | year=2014–15 | | author = Government of India | year=2014–15 | ||
| title= District Census Handbook | | title= District Census Handbook – Kozhikode (Part-B) 2011 | publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala | ||
| url= https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3204_PART_B_KOZHIKODE.pdf | | url= https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3204_PART_B_KOZHIKODE.pdf | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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{{Wikivoyage|Kozhikode District}} | {{Wikivoyage|Kozhikode District}} | ||
* [https://kozhikode.nic.in/ Kozhikode District official website] | * [https://kozhikode.nic.in/ Kozhikode District official website] | ||
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Clockwise from top: , KSRTC bus stand complex, Hilite Mall, Chaliyam harbour, Administrative block of NIT Calicut, IIM Kozhikode, Calicut Mini Bypass, and Thamarassery Churam. | |
| Coordinates: 11°15′N 75°46′E / 11.25°N 75.77°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| Headquarters | Kozhikode |
| Subdivisions |
Taluks: 4
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| Government | |
| • Collector | Snehil Kumar Singh[1] |
| • District Panchayat President | Sheeja Sasi CPI (M)[2] |
| • Members of Parliament | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,344 km2 (905 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 9th |
| Highest elevation | 2,339 m (7,674 ft) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
| • Total | 3,249,761 |
| • Density | 1,386/km2 (3,590/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL-11 Calicut City, KL-18 Vatakara, KL-56 Koyilandy, KL-57 Koduvally, KL-76 Nanmanda, KL-77 Perambra, KL-85 Ramanattukara (Feroke) |
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| Website | kozhikode |
Kozhikode district (ml), is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, along its southwestern Malabar Coast. The city of Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the district headquarters.[6]
The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation has a corporation limit population of 609,224[7] and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making Kozhikode metropolitan area the second-largest in Kerala and the 19th largest in India.[8] Kozhikode is classified as a Tier 2 city by the Government of India.[9] NIT Calicut, NIEIT and IIM Kozhikode are institutions of national importance located in the district.
Kozhikode is the largest city in the erstwhile Malabar District and acted as its headquarters during British Raj.[10] In antiquity and the medieval period, Kozhikode was dubbed the City of Spices for its role as the major trading point for Indian spices.[11] It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins), which was also the largest kingdom in Kerala prior to the expansion of Travancore in the mid-18th century CE.[10] The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to medieval South Indian coast for the Chinese, the Arabs, the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally the British.[10]
Kozhikode district is bordered by the districts of Kannur and Mahé (Puducherry) to the north, Wayanad to the east, and Malappuram to the south. The Arabian Sea lies to the west and the Western Ghats mountain range stretches towards the east. Vavul Mala, a 2,339 m high peak situated on the trijunction of Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts, is the highest point of elevation in the district. It lies between latitudes 11° 08'N and 11° 50'N and longitudes 75° 30'E and 76° 8'E. The Thamarassery Churam connects the city of Kozhikode with the plateau of Wayanad.[10]
The district is divided into four taluks: Kozhikode, Vatakara, Koyilandy and Thamarassery. By the 2011 census there are 12 block panchayats: Balusseri, Chelannur, Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kunnamangalam, Kunnummal, Melady, Panthalayani, Perambra, Thodannur, Thuneri and Vatakara.[12] The Multidimensional Poverty Index report prepared by NITI Aayog based on the National Family Health Survey 2015–16 declared Kozhikode as the third-least poor district in India, only after to Kottayam and Ernakulam, with a negligible multidimensional poverty rate of 0.26%.[13]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The exact origin of the name Kozhikode is uncertain. According to many sources, the name Kozhikode is derived from Koyil-kota (fort), meaning fortified palace.[14] Koil or Koyil or Kovil is the Malayalam/Tamil term for a Hindu temple, referring to the Tali Shiva Temple.[15] Both the terms kōyil and kōvil are used interchangeably. The name also got corrupted into Kolikod, or its Arab version Qāliqūṭ and later its anglicised version Calicut.[16] The Arab merchants called it Qāliqūṭ (IPA: qˠaːliqˠːuːtˤ).[17] Chinese merchants called it Kūlifo. Tamils called it as Kallikottai.[18]
The city is officially named Kozhikode in Malayalam, and in English, it is known by its anglicised version, Calicut.[19] The word calico, a fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth that was exported from the port of Kozhikode, is thought to have been derived from Calicut.[20] The term for tricolour cats called calico cats, is as well derived from the fabric name.[21][22]
History[edit | edit source]

Following the formation of Kerala in 1956, the erstwhile Malabar District was divided into three: Kannur district, Kozhikode district, and Palakkad district.[23]
At that time, Kozhikode district had two Revenue Divisions: Kozhikode Revenue Division and Malappuram Revenue Division.[23] Kozhikode Revenue Division had four Taluks: Vatakara, Koyilandy, Kozhikode, and South Wayanad.[23] Malappuram Division had two Taluks: Eranad and Tirur.[23]

On 16 June 1969, Malappuram Revenue Division of Kozhikode district excluding three Revenue villages, Feroke, Ramanattukara, and Kadalundi, was separated to form Malappuram district.[24]
Again on 1 November 1980, the South Wayanad Taluk of Kozhikode district was separated to form Wayanad district.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 610,058 | — |
| 1911 | 654,846 | +0.71% |
| 1921 | 678,122 | +0.35% |
| 1931 | 796,881 | +1.63% |
| 1941 | 892,078 | +1.13% |
| 1951 | 1,116,391 | +2.27% |
| 1961 | 1,403,413 | +2.31% |
| 1971 | 1,821,734 | +2.64% |
| 1981 | 2,245,265 | +2.11% |
| 1991 | 2,619,941 | +1.56% |
| 2001 | 2,879,131 | +0.95% |
| 2011 | 3,086,293 | +0.70% |
| 2018 | 3,249,761 | +0.74% |
| source:[25] | ||
(Details for 'Kozhikode Urban' retrieved from Census of India.[26])
According to the 2018 Statistics Report, Kozhikode district has a population of 3,249,761,[3] roughly equal to the nation of Mongolia[27] or the US state of Iowa.[28] 2011 Census of India gives the district a ranking of 115th in India (out of a total of 640).[29] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 7.31%.[29] Kozhikode has a sex ratio of 1097 females for every 1000 males,[29] and a literacy rate of 95.24%. 67.15% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.45% and 0.49% of the population respectively.[29]
The Kozhikode metropolitan area has a population of more than 2 million, making it the second-largest in Kerala and the 19th largest in India.[8] 67.15% of the total population of Kozhikode district live in urban areas (which includes Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Census Towns), according to the 2011 Census of India.[6]
The Multidimensional Poverty Index report prepared by NITI Aayog based on the National Family Health Survey 2015–16 declared Kozhikode as the third-least poor district in India, only after to Kottayam and Ernakulam, with a negligible multidimensional poverty rate of 0.26%.[13]
Malayalam is the predominant language, spoken by 99.05% of the population. Small minorities speak Tamil and Hindi, mainly in urban areas.[30]
Religion[edit | edit source]
Religions in Kozhikode district (2011)[31]
According to the 2011 census, Hindus constitute the majority of the population, followed by Muslims and Christians. The proportion in the 2011 census was 56.21% Hindus; 39.24% Muslims and 4.26% Christians.[31]
There is a small presence of Jains (601), Sikhs (297), and Buddhists (235).[32]
Climate[edit | edit source]
The district has a generally humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to May. The rainy season is during the South West Monsoon, which sets in the first week of June and extends up to September. The North East Monsoon extends from the second half of October through November. The average annual rainfall is 3,266 millimetres or 129 inches. The best weather is found in towards the end of the year, in December and January – the skies are clear, and the air is crisp. The highest temperature recorded was 39.4 °C or 102.9 °F in March 1975. The lowest was 14 °C or 57.2 °F recorded on 26 December 1975.
| Climate data for Kozhikode | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 31.6 (88.9) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.1 (91.6) |
32.4 (90.3) |
29.4 (84.9) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.5 (85.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.6 (88.9) |
30.9 (87.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
23.4 (74.1) |
25 (77) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.8 (78.4) |
24 (75) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.8 (74.8) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 2.7 (0.11) |
3.4 (0.13) |
21.4 (0.84) |
90.2 (3.55) |
310.9 (12.24) |
818.2 (32.21) |
902.5 (35.53) |
447.3 (17.61) |
233.4 (9.19) |
263.5 (10.37) |
136.6 (5.38) |
35 (1.4) |
3,265.1 (128.56) |
| Source: [33] | |||||||||||||
Administration[edit | edit source]
The headquarters of the district administration is Kozhikode Civil Station in West Hill. The district administration is headed by the District collector. He is assisted by deputy collectors with responsibility for general matters, land acquisition, revenue recovery, land reforms, and elections.[34]
Urban Local Bodies[edit | edit source]
There are seven municipal towns in the district, in addition to the Kozhikode Municipal Corporation, which was established in 1962 as the second municipal corporation in Kerala after Trivandrum.[35] The district's municipal towns are:[7]
| Municipality | Population (2011) | Area(km2) | Population density (/km2) | Taluk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatakara | 75,295 | 21.32 | 3,532 | Vatakara |
| Koyilandy | 71,873 | 29.05 | 2,474 | Koyilandy |
| Feroke | 54,074 | 15.54 | 3,480 | Kozhikode |
| Payyoli | 49,470 | 22.34 | 2,214 | Koyilandy |
| Koduvally | 48,687 | 23.85 | 2,041 | Thamarassery |
| Mukkam | 40,670 | 31.20 | 1,304 | Kozhikode |
| Ramanattukara | 35,937 | 11.70 | 3,072 | Kozhikode |
Legislative representation[edit | edit source]
There are three Lok Sabha constituency in Kozhikode: Vatakara, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.
There are 13 Kerala Legislative Assembly seats in Kozhikode district.[36]
| Constituency | Member | Party | Alliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vatakara | K. K. Rema | RMPI | UDF |
| Kuttiady | K. P. Kunhahammed Kutty | CPI(M) | LDF |
| Nadapuram | E. K. Vijayan | CPI | LDF |
| Koyilandy | Kanathil Jameela | CPI(M) | LDF |
| Perambra | T. P. Ramakrishnan | CPI(M) | LDF |
| Balussery | K. M. Sachin Dev | CPI(M) | LDF |
| Elathur | A. K. Saseendran | NCP | LDF |
| Kozhikode North | Thottathil Ravindran | CPI(M) | LDF |
| Kozhikode South | Ahamed Devarkovil | INL | LDF |
| Beypore | P. A. Mohammed Riyas | CPI(M) | LDF |
| Kunnamangalam | P. T. A. Rahim | LDF Ind. | LDF |
| Koduvally | M. K. Muneer | IUML | UDF |
| Thiruvambady | Linto Joseph | CPI(M) | LDF |
Administrative divisions[edit | edit source]
| Revenue division[37] | Taluk | Area (km2) | Population (2011)[38] | Number of villages[39] | Towns | Revenue villages[39] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatkara | Vatakara | 576 | 687,726 | 28 | ||
| Koyilandy | 642 | 645,879 | 31 |
| ||
| Kozhikode | Thamarassery | 574 | 401,831 | 20 | ||
| Kozhikode | 547 | 1,354,107 | 39 |
|
Economy[edit | edit source]
Kozhikode is one of the largest economic hubs in Kerala. Being home to about 8% of the state's population, the district contributes more than 12% to the state's income. Nedungadi Bank, the first and oldest bank in the modern state of Kerala, was established by Appu Nedungadi at Kozhikode in the year 1899.[40] Cyberpark at Kozhikode is one of IT hubs in Kerala. The economy of Kozhikode significantly depends upon its Service sector.
Culture[edit | edit source]

Malayalam language[edit | edit source]
In the field of Malayalam language and literature, Kozhikode district has made many significant contributions. During the 17th century, His Highness Sri Samoothiri Manavedan Maharaja authored the famous Krishnattam, a Manipravalam text describing the childhood of Lord Krishna in eight volumes. The district is famous for folk songs or ballads known as Vadakkan Pattukal. The most popular songs celebrate the exploits of Thacholi Othenan and Unniyarcha. An intellectual debate for Vedic scholars, where winners receive the title of Pattathanam, takes place at Thali temple during the month of Thulam. Kozhikode also has a strong associations with ghazals and football.
Malayalam literature[edit | edit source]
Many prominent writers of Malayalam literature hail from Kozhikode district. Among them are S. K. Pottekkatt, Thikkodiyan, Punathil Kunjabdulla, U. A. Khader, Akbar Kakkattil, N. N. Kakkad, P. Valsala and M. N. Karassery. S. K. Pottekkatt was perhaps the most celebrated writer from Kozhikode whose award-winning work Oru Theruvinte Katha is set in S. M. Street. Several leading Malayalam publishing houses are based in the city, including Poorna, Mathrubhumi, Mulberry, Lipi and Olive. Several libraries are located in and around the city. The Kozhikode Public Library and Research Centre at Mananchira was constructed in 1996.[41] In 2023, Kozhikode became India's first UNESCO City of Literature.[42]
Music[edit | edit source]
In addition to the Malabar Mahotsavam, the annual cultural fest of Kozhikode,[43] every year since 1981 the Tyagaraja Aradhana Trust has been conducting a five-day music festival in honour of Tyagaraja. The festival is complete with the Uncchavritti, rendering of Divyanama kritis, Pancharatna Kritis, concerts by professional artistes and students of music from morning to late in the evening.[44]
Kozhikode has a tradition of Ghazal and Hindustani music appreciation. There are many Malayalam Ghazals. The late film director and play back singer M. S. Baburaj, from Kozhikode was influenced by Ghazal and Hindustani.[45]
There are DJ parties and events that are held in hotels and malls and pubs and IT parks in Calicut. Ragam and Thatva fest in NITC and different fests in IIM gets participation of international bands.[46][47]
Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Kozhikode offers a variety of South Indian, North Indian, European, Chinese, Arab, Gujarati and Jain food. The culinary culture of the city has been moulded by Portuguese, Dutch, French, British, Arab and other Indian influence. It offers both veg and non-veg dishes in great variety. The mall culture in the city has gained momentum and fast foods are very popular. The new generation is more inclined to Chinese, Arab and American food culture and a new trend of vegetarianism is getting popular because of health concerns. The city is also famous for Haluva called as Sweet Meat by Europeans due to the texture of the sweet. Kozhikode has a main road in the town named S. M. Street (Mittayi Theruvu). It derived this name from the numerous Halwa stores which used to dot the street. The history of this Street dates back to time of the Zamorin of Calicut, when the ruler invited Gujarati sweetmeat makers to set up shop in the city and accommodated their shops just outside the palace walls.[48] Another speciality is banana chips, which are made crisp and wafer-thin. Other popular dishes include seafood preparations (prawns, mussels, mackerel) . Vegetarian fare includes the sadya.
Films[edit | edit source]
The film history of Kozhikode dates back to 1950s. Some of the main production companies of Malayalam films like Grihalakshmi Productions, Kalpaka and Swargachitra are based in Kozhikode. The city was also an important hub of prominent filmmakers like I. V. Sasi and T. Damodaran. Kozhikode produced such notable actors as K. P. Ummer, Mammukoya, Balan K. Nair, Santha Devi and Kuthiravattam Pappu. The evergreen musician Baburaj, lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery, filmmakers Ranjith, V. M. Vinu, A. Vincent, Shajoon Kariyal and Anjali Menon, and cinematographer P. S. Nivas also hail from Kozhikode. Some of the other cine actors like Nellikode Bhaskaran, Augustine, Madhupal, Anoop Menon, Neeraj Madhav and Vijayan Malaparamba are from Kozhikode.
The 1947 Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Hollywood thriller, Sinbad the Sailor, mentions Kozhikode.
Kozhikode, the largest city in the Malabar region, also has a vital role in the entertainment segment. The city's first theatre, Calicut Crown, was opened as early as 1925. The city has more than 10 theatres and two multiplexes, the PVS Film City (the first multiplex in Malabar region) and Crown Theatre.[49]
Sports[edit | edit source]

Kozhikode is known as the second Mecca of football (after Kolkata).[50] The other most popular games in Kozhikode are cricket,[51] football, basketball, badminton and volleyball. The EMS Stadium hosted many international football matches of major football teams in the past. The city is home to many international footballers. One of the famous was Olympian Abdurahman who played for the nation in many international games including Melbourne Olympic games. K.P. Sethu Madhavan, Premnath Phillips, Muhamad Najeeb, M Prasannan, Sudheer etc. are some international footballers from Kozhikode. The seven-a-side form of football is also very famous in the city. P. T. Usha, is a famous athlete who is regarded as one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced and is often called the "queen of Indian track and field". She is nicknamed Payyoli Express. Currently she runs the Usha School of Athletics at Koyilandy in Kerala. T. Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Olympian Rahman, was an Indian Olympian footballer from Kozhikode. Rahman was a member of the Indian team that reached the semi-final in 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Other sports personalities include Jimmy George, Tom Joseph (Indian volleyball player and was captain of Indian volleyball team) and Premnath Phillips. Jaseel P. Ismail, V. Diju, Aparna Balan & Arun Vishnu are international badminton players from the city. The Sports & Education Promotion Trust (SEPT) was established to promote sports development in India with focus on football. Started in 2004 and based in Kozhikode, the trust has set up 52 centres called "football nurseries" spread across thirteen districts in Kerala.[52] Since 2010, Calicut Mini Marathon runs have been organised by IIM Kozhikode and witness participation of around 7000 people every year.
Radio[edit | edit source]
The Kozhikode radio station of All India Radio has two transmitters: Kozhikode AM (100 kilowatt) and Kozhikode FM [Vividh Bharathi] (10 kilowatt). Private FM radio stations: Radio Mango 91.9 operated by Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd. and Red FM 93.5 of the SUN Network. AIR FM radio station: Kozhikode – 103.6 MHz; AIR MW radio station: Kozhikode – 684 kHz.
Television[edit | edit source]

A television transmitter has been functioning in Kozhikode since 3 July 1984, relaying programmes from Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan. Doordarshan has its broadcasting centre in Kozhikode located at Medical College. The Malayalam channels based on Kozhikode are the Shalom Television, Darshana TV and Media One TV. All major channels in Malayalam viz. Manorama News, Asianet, Surya TV, Kairali TV, Amrita TV, Jeevan TV, Indiavision and Jaihind have their studios and news bureaus in the city. Satellite television services are available through DD Direct+, Dish TV, Sun Direct DTH and Tata Sky. Asianet Cable Vision popularly known as ACV telecasts daily city news. Spidernet is another local channel. Other local operators include KCL and Citinet.
The Calicut Press Club came into existence in 1970. It is the nerve centre of all media activities, both print and electronic. Began with around 70 members in the roll, this Press Club, over the years, became a prestigious and alert media centre in the state with a present membership of over 280.[53]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Air[edit | edit source]

Kozhikode is served by Calicut International Airport (IATA: CCJ, ICAO: VOCL) located at Karipur in Malappuram District, about 28 kilometres (17 miles) from Kozhikode city. The airport started operation in April 1988. It has two terminals, one for domestic flights and second for international flights.[54]
Road[edit | edit source]
Kozhikode is well connected by road. NH 66 and NH 766 connects Calicut to rest of India.[55][56] It has bus services to all parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and to important cities like Hyderabad and Mumbai.[citation needed]. New national highway is planned from Calicut to Bangalore.[57]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Literature
- S. K. Pottekkatt
- M. T. Vasudevan Nair
- Thikkodiyan
- N. P. Mohammed
- Punathil Kunjabdulla
- U. A. Khader
- Akbar Kakkattil
- N. N. Kakkad
- P. Valsala
- N. P. Hafiz Mohamad
- M. N. Karassery
- Politics
- Industry
- Music
- Film
- Surabhi Lakshmi
- I. V. Sasi
- T. Damodaran
- Ummer
- Mammukoya
- Balan K. Nair
- Santha Devi
- Parvathy Thiruvothu
- Kuthiravattam Pappu
- Ranjith
- V. M. Vinu
- A. Vincent
- Shajoon Kariyal
- Anjali Menon
- P. S. Nivas
- Neeraj Madhav
- Madhupal
- Anoop Menon
- Nellikode Bhaskaran
- Augustine
- Sports
- T. Abdul Rahman
- P. T. Usha
- Jaseel P. Ismail
- V. Diju
- Aparna Balan
- Arun Vishnu
- Tom Joseph
- Roy Joseph
- Mayookha Johny
- Prasanth Karuthadathkuni
- Jinson Johnson
- Kishor Kumar
- Rehenesh TP
- Muhammed Nemil
- Gani Nigam
- Leon Augustine
- Others
See also[edit | edit source]
- Kozhikode(City)
- Malabar
- Zamorin
- Vasco da Gama
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Further reading[edit | edit source]
- Government of Madras (1953), 1951 Census Handbook- Malabar District (PDF), Madras Government Press
- M. K. Devassy (1965), 1961 Census Handbook- Kozhikode District (PDF), Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala and The Union Territory of Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands
- Government of India (2014–15), District Census Handbook – Kozhikode (Part-A) 2011 (PDF), Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala
- Government of India (2014–15), District Census Handbook – Kozhikode (Part-B) 2011 (PDF), Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala





